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Rarebellwether
The correct spelling is bellwether.
How to pronounce bellwether
/ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/
nounIPA: /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/
Say it like: Bel-lwe-the-r
The correct spelling is bellwether. The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
- 2.Anything that indicates future trends.
- 3.A stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition.
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